Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
KU ESU Johnson County Community College ISU UNOMAHA University of Missouri-Columbia WSU Washburn University Arkansas WSC Oklahoma State University-Main Campus OU| Kansas State University | Concordia University Seward | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Seward, NE | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 3,423 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | #775 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | cune.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $38,500 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $38,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $10,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $24,099 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $27,090 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 1,587 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 1,429 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 1040/1235 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $261 |
Diversity |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 72% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
K-State | Concordia University-Seward | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Kansas State University is larger than than Concordia University-Seward based on total student enrollment (19,745 students vs. 3,423 students)
K-State vs. Concordia University-Seward Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Concordia University-Seward?
- Concordia University Seward is 286.4% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($38,500.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.5% higher at Concordia University-Seward than Kansas State University ($38,500.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Concordia University-Seward ($18,745 vs. $24,099)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Seward are 16.1% lower than costs at Kansas State University ($10,350 vs. $12,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concordia University Seward than Kansas State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Concordia University Seward students is 188.5% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($27,090 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Concordia University-Seward Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Concordia University-Seward? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Seward or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Concordia University-Seward (3.52)
- Concordia University-Seward has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Concordia University-Seward Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State or Concordia University-Seward? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Concordia University-Seward and K-State.
- The graduation rate at K-State is higher than Concordia University Seward (56% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Kansas State University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Concordia University-Seward graduates after ten years. ($49,700 vs. $41,000)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,250)
- K-State graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Concordia University-Seward graduates. ($232 vs. $261)
- More Concordia University-Seward graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former K-State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/